Louisiana · Louisiana Revised Statutes — Title 14, Criminal Law

La. R.S. 14 § 14:43.1.1: Misdemeanor sexual battery

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Misdemeanor sexual battery is intentional non-consensual touching of breasts or buttocks, directly or through clothing. Penalties include fines up to $1,000 and/or imprisonment up to six months.

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